- Company NameXanadu Quantum Technologies Inc.
- Job TypeFull-Time
- AddressToronto, ON
As part of the newly formed cybersecurity team you will bridge the gap between our high-level cybersecurity strategy and daily technical operations. You will work at the intersection of our IT infrastructure and our core R&D teams to ensure our intellectual property is protected without slowing down innovation. This is a "wear-many-hats" role perfect for a security-minded builder who enjoys working across the entire stack—from hardening infrastructure and automating workflows to developing internal tools that keep our innovation secure.
Triage and analyze alerts generated by our MDR provider, ensuring thorough follow-up with affected users until alert resolution
Act as the initial responder for all cybersecurity incidents
Generate detailed incident reports for all cybersecurity and operational security incidents and follow up on the action items
Conduct awareness sessions to educate all Xanadu employees on cybersecurity policies
Conduct application security audits and implement necessary controls
Develop scripts (across all 3 major OS) to automate the patching of reported CVEs without disrupting user workflows
Collaborate closely with various internal teams to refresh existing cybersecurity policies and establish new ones
Participate in the creation and validation of Disaster Recovery procedures by running tabletop and DR exercises
Collaborate with the IT team to research and evaluate new applications or solutions to enhance Xanadu’s cybersecurity posture
Required qualifications and experience:
BSc. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field
1-2 years of experience in a cybersecurity or IT role
Experience drafting policies relevant to cybersecurity frameworks
Hands-on experience writing scripts in Linux or Python
Experience with one of the major cloud providers, AWS preferred
Security mindset, detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure/high-paced environment
Ability to manage shifting priorities and effectively handle frequent context-switching
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred qualifications and experience:
Experience in security operations, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and network architecture design
Basic knowledge of Windows Powershell
Has worked in a startup environment and understands the importance of wearing multiple hats
Experience with creating CI/CD pipelines for automation
This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 80,000 - 100,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at recruiting@xanadu.ai.
